1. A sudden, rapid increase or rise that occurs at the beginning of something
The initial surge in demand exceeded our production capacity.
O surto inicial na demanda excedeu nossa capacidade de produção.
2. A sudden forward or upward movement at the start of a process or event
There was an initial surge of enthusiasm for the new project.
Houve um surto inicial de entusiasmo pelo novo projeto.
3. A sudden increase in electrical current, voltage, or power at the beginning of operation
The equipment experienced an initial surge when powered on.
O equipamento experimentou um surto inicial quando foi ligado.